Library Specialist I

Job Title

Library Specialist I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Libraries

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.85 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

 

Who We Are

The Libraries are the indispensable hub of discovery, learning and creativity with the teaching and research that goes on in the colleges and academic departments. We offer rich and extraordinary collections at the University Libraries. The Libraries resources and services enable and support the University missions of teaching, research, and service. Learn more about our various libraries at https://library.tamu.edu .

 

What We Want

The Library Specialist I will be responsible for shelving, straightening, shifting and shelf-reading of the library’s Microforms Collection and SuDocs call numbers to achieve their maximum availability for library users. They will assist in the shelving of materials in the Library’s collections, especially during peak load periods. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

 

What You Need to Know

Starting Salary: $15.85 per hour

Work Schedule: Able to work Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with one hour lunch break included. Able to adjust schedule on an occasional basis to help cover during extended hours or in the event of an emergency

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• One year of related library, customer service or office experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Knowledge of email, word processing spreadsheets and internet searches

• Great interpersonal skills

• Reliable attendance

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move medium weight boxes, books, heavy book truck or similar items

• Ability to handle material which can contain dust or microscopic mold spores

• Ability to work in narrow aisles and involving bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, and lifting activities as well as standing for extended period of time

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Previous library, shelving or stacking experience

• Knowledge of Library of Congress and SuDocs Call numbers

• Ability to learn basic library organization, terminology, and materials

• Ability to quickly and accurately put items in order alphabetically and numerically as required

• General knowledge of library services and functions

Responsibilities:

• Collection Maintenance: Shelves, straightens, shifts and shelf-reads both library’s Microforms Collection in a variety of formats (books, microfilm, microfiche, micro cards, etc.) and SuDocs call numbers to achieve their maximum availability for library users. Collects used microforms from the 3rd floor Evans microforms area and re-shelves them daily. Ensures that all materials are available in a timely manner.

• Shelving Unit Support: Assists with shelving materials in the collections. Assists with shelf reading or clean-up of targeted areas needing attention. Assists in shifting activities.

• Administrative Support: Compiles unit statistics for shifting projects, scanning, space data and student employee attendance. May assist in day-to- day training and monitoring new student employees and performs other duties as assigned.

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.